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Swapaholics

Consumers turn to trading to save money and contribute to a good cause

Implications - An increasing number of consumers are turning to swapping, instead of shopping, to acquire new products and services. The trend in swapping comes from the new direction in 'collaborative consumption,' in which consumers are embracing consumption activities that help better the entire community in addition to the individual. Trading among friends and neighbors helps to create an overall feeling of trust and community; it brings people together while allowing any single consumer to save money and contribute to a charitable cause.
Trend Themes
1. Collaborative Consumption - Consumers are embracing consumption activities that help better the entire community in addition to the individual.
2. Swapping Economy - An increasing number of consumers are turning to swapping, instead of shopping, to acquire new products and services.
3. Social Entrepreneurship - Businesses are using their platforms to support good causes and create social change.
Industry Implications
1. Retail Industry - As consumers engage in collaborative consumption and swapping, retail businesses can offer alternative models and explore opportunities for community-building and social impact.
2. Technology Industry - As technology has become outdated so rapidly, tech and e-commerce companies can explore swap and trade-in programs as a way to reduce electronic waste and promote sustainable practices.
3. Fashion Industry - Fashion professionals can shift away from disposable fashion and explore opportunities for swapping, reselling, and vintage clothing as a way to reduce waste and create sustainable practices.
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Megatrends
6 Featured, 49 Examples:
435,645 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Sep 11 — Jul 12
Trending:
Mild

Featured Examples

Fashion to End Violence
Fashion to End Violence
My Sister's Closet in Vancouver Sells Vintage Clothes for Good
Vintage fashion lovers in Vancouver now have a new way to support their community through a social enterprise called My Sister's Closet. The little consignment store in Yaletown was set up in an effort… MORE
play_circle_filled Fashion-Trading Sites
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Most of us probably have more than a few items in our closets that we'd like to toss, but Closet Swap, a new project launched by UK's Channel 4 Education and Inensu, encourages you to swap your unwanted… MORE
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'Shwopping' by Marks & Spencer is a Project to Help End Poverty
Pedestrians might wonder why this building has clothing instead of bricks covering its facade, but it’s all part of a project called ‘Shwopping’ by Marks & Spencer. The... MORE
Couture Consignment eBoutiques
Couture Consignment eBoutiques
Resell Your Luxury Fashion Pieces on reFashioner
When you bought that pair of ultra-pricey Christian Lacroix heels, you thought it was a good investment, but now it's two years later and they've never seen the light of day -- that's where the site reFashioner… MORE
Online Tech Swapping
Online Tech Swapping
The Amazon Electronic Trade-In Program Replaces Gadgets With Store Credit
The Amazon electronic trade-in program turns old CDs and other outdated gadgets into credit toward purchases on the online store. With technology advancing so rapidly, electronic devices are often... MORE
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Tech-Swapping Store Promos
Gamestop Begins an iPhone Trade-In Program for Store Credit
At a Las Vegas trade show, Gamestop representatives announced their intention to kick-start a new iPhone trade-in program that lets customers pawn off their lightly used smart devices in favor of store… MORE

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